Trailer Industry Blog

CIE Pioneer Chassis

A sneak peek of the new CIE Pioneer Chassis line. The Pioneer will initially be produced in 40/45′ models, with other models coming soon.

ILoca Services, a full service semitrailer dealer, is the only trailer repair facility in the Midwest that has a rotating trailer positioner.

Wabash National Corporation (NYSE:WNC) is recognizing top suppliers for exceptional performance over the past year.

Carrier Logistics announced an enhanced Dock Management Board that improves freight visibility, worker productivity, and loading accuracy.

On this episode of The Heavy-Duty Parts Report, Jamie Irvine discusses trailer aerodynamics with Todd McGuire from TRANSTEX.

This video demonstrates a smoke test being performed on a Hyundai dry van trailer that just received a rear corner post replacement.

The HighRise folding rear entry step for semi-trailers bolts on to ICC bumpers and makes entering and exiting trailers easier and safer.

The FTR Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) for August fell further into negative territory to a reading of -1.79.

According to the ACT Research US Trailer Report, September’s new trailer orders of 52k units were up 77% versus August.

In this video our Trailer Technicians are bucking rivets to finish up with a side panel replacement on a Hyundai Translead Dry Van Trailer.

Motor Wheel, a manufacturer of Brake Drums and Slack Adjusters, has updated their branding. Motor Wheel was recently acquired by Hendrickson.

Rolling Strong has developed a Virtual 5k Fun Run/Walk for the 2020 ATA Management Conference & Exhibition.

A review and video demonstration of the Milwaukee M12 Cordless Rivet Tool. The M12 (2550) can pull 3/32″, 1/8″, 5/32″, and 3/16″ rivets.

National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC) and Heil Trailer recently announced the recipients of this year’s North American Safety Awards.

The ACT Research North American Commercial Vehicle OUTLOOK has upgraded cycle forecasts across-the-board again in October.

Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week 202121 (HDAW 2021) conference organizers have announced the annual event will be held virtually due to COVID-19.

Manac announces the production and delivery of its 200,000th trailer out of its main production facility in St-Georges, Quebec Canada.

Trailer manufacturer Wabash National Corporation (NYSE:WNC) has announced that it will webcast its Q3 earnings conference call.

Proper maintenance practices on Wheel End Bearing Adjustment, including product identification, tear down, inspection, and reassembly.

While talking with one of the Technicians I noticed he was wearing a pair of the Grease Monkey Bone Series Gloves I passed out for review.

FTR reports preliminary North American Class 8 net orders surged in September to the highest total since October 2018, hitting 32,000 units.